The Sun. — London, England, 1826-01-16 00:00:00

THE FUNDS. esisaols—Saturday slosed After the Close This morning (yearned Sli 2 Eli Consols opened 81i for Thursday, and the sOTIIP fur February. There has heels a great stroke of business, but principally for making up ac. mutts against the Settlement—which it is now pronounced, will prove a tremendous Bull account. The market, after (leasing to 81.1 afterwards recovered to 81i f. . 816. toe. 12 16 8 18 t Bank Stock India Stock LIMA Floods - - litobtquec Bills, igl66e-1 pat. par. 41100-4 1 pra. .4:100- The scarcity of money out of doors, allay he estimated, by the decline of Exchetuer Bills which are done at par, Private failures now begin t• manifest a powerful inAnence on the Funds...- operators at length find it impossible to stem the Or of public necessities. The:artificial capital, ere.itted by an arterial redundancy of money, is rapidly melting down. There is a general dispo. sitian in the principal northern manufacturing towns to return to two or:4mila Bills instead of Titres ; whether the Bank of England will sat' the wholesome example, a little time may she.w. FOREIGN. Settling day—all going on quietly—.-and hitherto, uo defaulter. The dividend on Colombian is paying , to•day. South American Securities stilt declining. Colombian, ex. thy. 501 ; Mexican, 0 per cent. 651 ; Buenos A pree n 75 ; Danish, CO ; Brazil, ; Greek, 131 ; Spanish, 13k. SHARES. This Market—stagmtrit. Consols for Thursday Ditto for February Very little business since 1. "'AST 1. 814/ Bc2i tuners. We regret to find that more Failures are an. ticipateil. It is said a New Mining Company—the Car. thavna and Anglo Colombian Mining Association LIS 11PPrI established on an exclusive grant for Itotking the whole of the Government Mines in the Province of Cacthagena. Some gentlemen intimately connected with Colombia, are at the 'toad of the undertaking. It Was understood that Count LIETIZN, the Russian Ambassador, received dispatches from Iris Government at St. Petersburgli, yesterday morning, brought by it courier to his Excellency's Louse, in llover-street. Piccadilly, which were his to b e o f muc h i mportance , an d cause d his Excellency to proceed shortly afterwards to the Secretary of State's Office for Foreign Afftirs, in Don aing-street, for the purpose of ,communi cutting with 11Ir. Secretary CANNING, but the }tight Hon. Gentleman having some time previ ously left town for Windsor, experiencet! a disa p. pointment, but ungaged himself for about half an hour, between two and three o'clock, with Mr. PLANTA, the Under Secretary of State. There are rumours afloat that a promotion in the Peerage will eery shortly (Ake place,and that the Margnisses of W iNcrwvrEa, STA rvonn, 11 r onn, and CHOLAIONDELLT, will be raised to the tank. of Duke. Mit WILLIAM CURTIL—This worthy Baronet has been seriously indisposed for some time at Itsmagate, but we have the pleasure to inform the public, a pleasure in which we are persuaded that the public will shnre with us, that he is Pouch better, and likely to be soon restored to his friends. Sir WILLIAM is sometimes the mark of newspaper pleasantry, which he'receives with entire good humour, satisfied, with Falstaff, that if he is not " witty in himself he is the cause of wit In others." A more loyal subject, a more steady Patriot, a more affectionate relation, a inner friend, and a more. hospitable character than the worthy Baronet never did, and never -ssn, exist in this or any country. 'The following further particulars of the cir.l surnitances which led to the surrender of the Castle of St. Juan' d'Ulloa are'derived from an authentic source :---The Spaniards fitted out three frigates at the Havannah, on board of which they embarked troops, together with a large supply of stores .and provisions, for the further supply of the castle, which had been defended for three years and upwards by a mere handful of troops under the command of General Coppinger. The 'Commodore's ship was dismasted on the voyage, 'r and obliged to put back. The other two arrived at their destination; but instead of runing in under the castle, where nothing could touch them, they (on the first appearance of an old Danish =Q-gun ship, which the Mexicans had fitted out) cowardly made off, and thus left the brave Coppinger to his fate. Find ing, therefore, that he was deprived of relief, and his men being reduced to about 57, he came to the determination to sur render, General Coppinger is a. fine stout Irisman, who has been long in the service of Spain, speaks with a little of Irish brogue, and is (me . of the most determined soldiers alive. Vera Crux, being directly under the guns of this bomb.proof castle,. is completely riddled; every house is bored with shot-holes, .and the roofs being fiat, they present a deplorable view from Sits heights; chairs, tables, broken furnittn., Meet . the eye in every direction. ,Virlien the Lively left, it was confidently spoken of at Vera tilts, that the Mexicana are about to fit out as expedition to attack Cuba, the inhabitants of which are rips for revolt.—(Hanipshire Telegraph.) The Pnris , papers announce that the Duke of M9NTMORIINOY has been named Governor to his Royal Highness the Duke of BOURDEATJII. 011 the Slit of December the Marquis daSti- VA, the Brazilian Ambassador at the Court of Vienna, was received In a solemn audience by his Majesty the Emperor of AuslntA and,the Archdukes. The empire of Brazil is thus recap 'lliad, au one of the number of independent statue.- (Coastilutionntl.) FiSiIIiONABLE INTELLIGPINCII. TUE KING. NVINDsott, .1 AN. 15.—The Ktmo, this morning, notwith standing the severity of the weather, beard Divine Service performed at the New Private Chapel, by the Rev. Dr. Sum. net.. His Majesty is prevented frOm enjoying his favourite drives about the Great Park, but we are most happy ter state, that he still continues in the enjoyment of good health an d spirits.—On Friday evening, at six o'clock, his (race the Duke of Wellington, arrived at the Royal Lodge in his travelling carriage from London. His Brace was immediately intro duced to the presence of his Majesty with whom he bad the honour of dining, and passed the evening, together with his Majesty's suite. The Duke took leave of his Majesty yester day morning at twelve o'clock, and returned to London. Di vine service was this day performed by the Rev. J. Gossett, at IrroginoreLodge, before her Royal Highness the Princess Au gusta. FASHIONABLE CHANGES. The Duke of Wellington has arrived at Aysley House from Windsor ; the lion. Mr. end Mrs. Arthur Thelluton, at Sir C. Bethel Codrington's, have arrived in Park-lane; Mr. Se cretary Canning has gone to Windsor, on a visit to the Kin THE SERPENTINE DIVER. Ilyde;park presented yesterday a singular scene at 3 p.m. The moving bodies, on foot, by the six foot-paths namely, the Cumberland, Grosvenor, Stanhope, Piccadilly, and Kensington gates—and the avenue through the horse-bar racks at Knightsbridge; the north carriage-road presented a line of equipages, two deep, as far as the eye could reach.— But if these objects astonished, what must have been the exec produced by 100,000 persons, at the very least computation, upon the ice—the busy hum of such an assembled multitude reached the ear before the sight was gratified. The whole south ern bank resembled a fair; booths, at equi-distances, stretch ing along the whole length of the river, occupied by the water men from the Thames with skate for hire: as to the vend ers of " gin and gingerbread," they were scattered all over the icy surface. Hundreds of elegantly dressed and fa shionable females fearlessly promenaded up and down the centre, under the protection of their attendant beaux, whilst kdiss of an inferior class boldly engaged in the affilta which intersected every space, and whilst the men were tumbling around, they maintained their erect position, thus preserving the prerogative of the sex. \Ve saw but few, very few, good performers, and among them was our St. Peteraburgh friend, Mr. Atkinson—he was decidedly the best skater seen that day. The amazing facility of execution in every figure evinced by that Gentleman excited both delight and surprise. A set of quadrilles were attempted, but the frequent interruptions by the ignorant, breaking in upon their circles, produced much confusion and many falls. Altogether there might be half a dozen men of great science, but beyond that the display was miserable indeed. In the carriage circle the list was great.— The day was of a very sombre cast; every object in nature re. minded us of a winter in Siberia ; it was intensely cold till half-halt three, and then a dense fog cleared offend showed a brilliant sun. The Ladies were covered with sables en com pletely, that their bright eyes were the only object*, and they were killing indeed ! The only new object in the carriage costume, is Madame Deleroix's bonnet, an article quite new in device, and rich in execution. ST. JAMES'S PA nx.—The Canal was, if possible, still more covered than the Serpentine River; so thickly were the pc:pue lace assembled on the ice, that the skaters had no room for the display of their dexterity. Yesterday morning Mr. Secretary Canning, accompanied by the Marquis of Clanricarde, left town for Windsor. On Saturday the Duke of Sussex 'visited the Duke of York, at his house in South Audley.street. The Duke of Somerset, his Grace's daughter, the Duke of St. Albans, Viscount Alelville, the Hon. John Tollernache, and the Hanse-Towns Alinister, were among the promenaders on the banks of the Serpentine on Saturday. The domestics of the Russian Ambassador all appear In deep mourning for the late Emperor Alexander." The Marchioness of Hastings, the four Ladies Hastings, their daughters, and Colonel 111`Cren Military Secretary, will arrive at Portsmouth on Tuesday next, to embark in his 3frt jetty's yacht the Herald, Captain Leeke, for Malta. The Herald goes out of harbour to-morrow (yesterday ).—(Liarnpshire Telegraph.) 11r. Greatorex is to conduct,. and 111 r. Cramer Is to lead, the ensuing Choral Fund Concert at the English Opera•house. Music. --Our Readers will, we have no doubt, be glad to hear that Signor Puzzt, the celebrated horn player, has just returne►!, entirely recovered from the severe indisposition which compelled hint to seek the more genial clime of Italy. lie has for some time been forbidden the use of his instrument, but 1133 devoted himself entirely to study, ti►e result of which is several fantasias, which are very favourably mentioned in the trim tied world. We congratulate the lovers of har mony on the restoration to the musical circles of this metropolis of so distinguished a performer as Signor Puzzt, whose temporary retirement has been so much regretted. Letters have been received from Italy, which state that Mr. WILIEts; is almost completely re. stored to health. Yesterday► the Loan MAToa, the Sheriffs, and the great civic officers, at►ended divine service at St. Sepulchre's church, where the Lord Bishop of London preached an excellent sermon in aid of the funds of the newly established Female Cha. rity School in that parish. The Right. Reverend Prelate descanted at great length on the benefits necessarily resulting from a suitable education being given to the children of the poor. His Lordship in conclusion wade a forcible appeal to the liberality of his audience, and a handsome collection was made on the occasion. The Whigs, to ma►►ifest and crown their chill. ratter, for consistency, mean, it is said, at the ensuing Cambridge election, to vote in a body for the most decided Tory of all the candidates. It is supposed that one of the first matters that will occupy the attention of the House of Corn. moue, is the share which some of its own Mem. hers have had in some of the late bubble specu• lotions, Messrs. 411 - vra and . Co. (Commercial Bank) Ilinckley resumed business on the 7th instant Omit. notes, which were payable at Sir. PlitTElt POLa and COS, are now payable at Messrs.STS TX:4O9l4 and S4LT I I, Lornbard.street),.Londou.. MISCELLANEOUS. The amount of duty rec•iveti at the Liverpool Custom-bousr on spirit., since the operation of !the new Act, exceed. 60,0001. We learn by a letter from Naples Bay, tinted Dee. 19, that the Right Ron. STRATrORD CAWNIWG, his Majesty's Ambassador to the Porte, had Railed for Constan tinople, in the Revenge, 7EI, Sir C. I3ultilakl), bearing the flag of Sir IlankY NAGLE, Bart. (3.C.13., and that the Thetis, 4S, Sir Jon PuILLIMORT, had in consequence sailed on her re turn to England.—( Hampshire Telegraph.) A REMARKABLE DAT.—YeSterdny was the anniversary of the death of Sir Philip Warwick, 1682 t and of woollen goods being first exported from Ireland to a foreign market, 1780. Thi day is the anniversary of several Mem hers, dissatisfied with the measures of Parliament, quitting the House of Commons, and declaring their resolution not to at tend in future, for which they were afterwards indicted in 0- Court of • King's Bench, tval fined, 1554 ; of a great tempese which did considerable damage at Leicester, 1563 ; the celet brated imposition of the Bottle Conjurer on the credulity of the public, 1748 ; and the battle of Crunna, 1809. DisPATclt —Married on the 27th ult. at Md. ton by the Sands, near Lancaster, by the Rev. Bryan Waller, Vicar of Burton-in-Kendal, 31r. Isaac Gasitill, of Bolton, bone.sotter, to 31iss Taylor, daughter of the Rev. Jas. Taylor, formerly Curate of that parish. The bridegroom has had three living and two dead wives within the short space of thirty-three weeks, and the present wife is sister to the second ; and what is very remarkable, not a single marriage is registered in that parish between the marriages of the two sisters. It is fully un- Jeratood that the marriage now announced should have been solemnised a fortnight sooner, but one of the surrogates of this district declined to grant the necessary license.—( West morland Chroni:k.) BitAttalt and Miss PATON are to he thp hero and heroine of lirgnett's new opera, at Covent. garden TheatrP. This popular composer i• shortly expected in London, and will himself superintend and prepare hi, opera for representa tion. PEAke's flew drama, intended for the Adelphi Theatre, is, in consequence of the great success of the pieces now performing at that Ectablish mF•nt, deferred until nest heason. As the story on which this Melo-drama is founded is not of a temporary nature, it will sustain no injury by the delay: The Adelphi Theatre will close its pre present season at Easter. Sir LUMLLY SKCYPINGTON, who KRA In his day the " Glass of fashion" in this metropolis, going to publish his• Memoirs. We remember n very entertaining sketch of his Life, which was printed many years back, in a popular periodical work called The Monthly Mirror, and which was reported to have been written by Sir Lumley himself. General 117tr.Aaonaw1rrtt, Who Wail killed iv the tumult at St. Petersburgh, gained a great name by his Brilliant valour and his enterprising character. During the Russian campaign of 1 ine, the Russians compared him to the Ex- King of Naples, Joachim Murat, fur his heroic vn lour.— (Paris Paper.) LORD THUD LOW AND THE Dims:Tens.----The Dissenters waited upon Lord Thurlow by appoint ment, to request his vote for the repeal of the Test Act. After he had heard their sentiments in a long harangue, with more than his ordinary patience, " 1% ben the speech was concluded, he thus nddressed them :—" Gentlemen, you have reqnested me to vote for the repeal of the Test Act. 1 shall not vote for it. 1 do not care whether your religion or mine has the ascen dancy, or whether city religion or DOD, j but as I know when you were uppermost you kept us down, so now that we are oppermont, we will, by the help of God, keep you where you are."—Mar (ravine of Anspach's Memoirs. ANECDOTE DP SHERI DAN.—(Prom the Me moirs of the Morgratine Repach.—ln the midst of his distress, he had one day invited a party of friends to dine with him, amongst whom were n few Noblemen of the Opposi tion party ; hut upon examining his cellar, a terrible deficiency was found. He was largely in debt to Chalier the great wine-merchant, and for two years had been unable to obtain from him any further credit. He put his imagination to work, and tried the following expedient. He sent for Outlier on the day of the dinnerin question, and told him that luckily he was just in cash, and had desired to settle his account. Chillier was couch pleased; but told him, as he had it not about him, he would return home and bring it with him. He was about to leave the room, w hen, as if upon a sudden recollection, Sheridan said, " Oh, Chalier, by the bye, you must stop and dine with me to day ; I have a party to whom I will introduce you —some leading Members of both Houses." Chalier, who was fond of good company, and also hoped to meet with a recommendation, was obliged to Sheridan for the offer, and promised to be with him at the hour a dinner. Upon his return home, he informed the clerk of his cellars that be was going to dine with Mr. Sheridan and pro. bably should not be at home till it was late.— Sheridan had fixed the hour of six to Chillier, but desired him to come before that time, as he had much to say to him in private. At about five o'clock, C h alier came to his appointment, and he was no sonner in the house, than Sheridan sent off n servant with a note to the clerk, desiring him as Mr. Chillier was favouring hint with his company,to send as soon as possible three dozen of Burgundy, two dozen of claret, and two dozen of port, with a dozen of old hock. he clerk, knowing his muster was at Sheridan's, and thinking that, the order came 'with his concurrence, immediately obeyed it. After dinner, every body praised the fine qualities of Sheridan's wines, and all wore desirous of knowing who was his wine mer chant. Sheridan, turning towards Chalier, said, I —l am indebted to my friend here for all the I wine you have tasted, and am always proud to recommend him.' Neat morning Chalier dis covered the trick; but I never heard whether he admired the adroitness of his customer. SINGULAR SIIOW,--Among the sh ows o f th e French capital is one which, on the whole, beats our " living skeleton ;" for it confists of the female Esquimaux (lately exhibited in London), accompanied by the corpse of her male companion or husband (who died at Strasburgo, and whose body, says the Paris journals, is preserved in so clever a manner as to look as well as if living. The lady dances but the gentleman do t e not. NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN 111138CRIPTION ROOM. 'bat. 16. LIVIMPOOL. JAW. 14.—Wind variable and light.—Arrived the C4 l )l93Aus, Marshall, from Savannah, sailed 7th December; the Chariot was to sail the next day, the °carp Clinton on the 14th, and the Arabian and the Baltic on the 17th - Dec., for this port ; the Marys, Bibby, Whltburn, from Rotterdam: Sailed the Milo, Woodberry, for Boston ; Nassau, Watson, for Phi. ladelphia ; Three Sons, —.., for La Ouayra ; Cuba, Plate, for St. Lucia. Cowts, JAw. 15.---Wind E.—Arrived the Aurora, Taub man, American ship, from New York, for Antwerp. [FROM LLOYD'S.] DIMAT., JAY. 18.—Wind N.W.—Arrived from the River and remain, the Company's ship Berwickshire, for China.— The Admirel Cockburn, from Batavia for Rotterdam, sailed yesterday for Harwich in consequence of the ice. PORTIMOUTIC Jasr. 15. —Wind Easterly..—Arrived the Thomas Close, Ayre, from Sunderland for New York ; and the Caroline, Tierney, for London. Pasted by the Abercrombie, Robinson, for India. PLYstouTir, 13.—Wind S.S.E.—Arrived the Orb, golgate, from Cadiz ; George, Bates, from Bordeaux, and the Henrietta, Goad, from Seville. 14.—Wind S.S.E.—Arrived the Mar. chioness of Qusenabitry Packet, from Jamaica ; Union, Cor. neby, from Lisbon ; Lavinia, Smart, from London for Car. thagena ; and the Expedition, Watson, from Aberdeen for Jamaica. LONDON MARKETS. CORN EXCHANGE, J AX. 16. The supplies of last week were istri;ll of English Corn, but of Foreign Batley there was again a large quantity. This morning our fresh supplies are undeserving notice. The navi gation of our River being iinpedesl by ice, there is no business doing here in ship samples. A few Granary parcels obtain rather more money than this day sennight. We leave the prices nominally as last quoted. Ann tvaLe LAST WCY.l.—English Wheat, 2,374; Bar ley, 2,610; Molt, 6,931 ; Oats. 7,1128; Beans, 1,191 ; Pease, 1163 ; Irish Wheat, -; Oats, -; Foreign Oats, 2,070; Barley, 15,460 quarters ; Flour, 7,029 sacks. Wheat, Red (old) tea 68s Beans, Small (new) ....42s 461 - Whim (old) sBs 74s (old) ....46s 401 - Red (1826) 48s 55s - Tick (new) 40s 424 -- Fill t• hfis 60. --(old) 49s 44s Superfine ....62s 64a -- flarrow(new)...44s 45s -. White(1825)...52s 11 , 6 s - (old) ...46s 411. Fine llB. 62s Brank 34s 4011 Superfine . ..653168s Oats, Feed 24. 271 Rye (new) 'Rs 46s - Fine 0 6.29 s Barley O7s 31s - Poland 26s 28. Fine (new) 37. Us ...--.-Fine 20s 30. Superfine 40s 44. ...-- Potato. 27e sOs Malt 5 63 648 ----Fine ......110s 311 -Fine 65s 70 s --. Secitch 32.331 Peas Grey (new) 43.451 Flour (per sack).. sss Ms -Maple (new)....46s 484 ......-.....- Seconds 50.644 -White (eew)....40s 4531 -- North Country 48s 60s -Boilers 60s 66. Bran 121 13e IIZWERALAYERAGE PRICE oraRAIN,FRom THERRTVRXII RECEIVED IX Tfl WEEK ENDINO JAW. 7. Wheat, 61s. sd. ; Barley, Ms. kid. ; Oata, 265. Id. ; Dye, 4.25. 9d.; Beam, 43a. ed.; Yeas, 495. 7d. The Average Price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, eoloputed Jan. 11, 1824, is 39.. 114 d. par cwt. SMITHFIELD MARKET, Jaw. 16. The following is an accurate Report of the numbers sad prices al Smithfield Market this morning:— CATTLE AT MAREET Beasts 24146 I Sheep °elves To sink the Offal. per stone of Nib. Beef 4e ad to Si Od l Veal 4s Ad In 5$ ad Hutton.. ...... .4, ad to Ss Od I Pock 4a 4d to be td Lamb An 0(1 to Os Od. HAY AND STRAW, PEI 1.01.11. Hay £3 10 to £4 15 t Clover threw £l Ida to £2 Os. We are happy to hear that a requisition to the Msyor is in the course of signature, to call a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Borough, to take into consideration the pro priety of petitioning both Hotly.. of Parliament for the miti gation and ultimate extinction of Slavery throughout the British Colonies.--(Hampshire Telegraph.) LIFE Lou nr Darknrut, Evityr happened on 'Monday. Mrs. Brute, an ageti lady, who resided in Carleton, Sherburne (and widow of the•late Mr. Robt. Brine, of Temple Coombe), was accidentally burnt to death, in consequence of a spark of fire alighting upon her dress, whilst sittiolk in her parlour. On discovering her pe rilous situation the' decried rang her hell, in hopes that the servant maid would have come to her assistance; but not hastening, she again rung violently, and was proceeding from her room, when she was met by the woman. - The maid at tempted in vain to extingnish the fire, and was very much burnt in her endea 'roars ; she then flew affrighted into the street for help, which instantly brought several of the neigh. hours to the scene, where they beheld the suffering lady standing in the passage, exposed .to the draughts of the door, with her arms extended, completely enveloped in.flatnes. In the absence of any other expedient, one man proceeded to empty a bucket of water over the awful spectacle w bleb stood before hint ; but the fatal work had proceeded too far ; her numerous vestments were now reduced to ashes, and even her parched flesh parted from the bones on being handled. The best medical assistance wns administered without delay, hut to no avail. The event happened be tween nine and ten in the morning, and by four in the afternoon the unfortunate lady hod breathed her last.—(Sherbortie Mercury.) SUFFOCATION BY CUARCOAL.-On Thursday morning lust, when the family of the Command. ing Royal Engineer of this district (Col. Gossett, M.P.), arose to resume the duties of the day, the footman (James Poore), a very industrious and useful young man, was found dead in his bed ; the cause of which unlooked-for event was as fol. lows slept in an apartment on the ground ' floor, and as the %vomiter was extremely cold he was induced to kindle some clot rcoa I,for thepurpose of warming his Isom ; immediately afterwards be closed the door, got into bed, and fell asleep; and not having admitted any freshair into the room, t he carbonic acid gas, contained in the horning char coal, destroyed that portion of the atmospheric air Which is necessary to support animal life, and he was suffocated by the noxious vapour with which tha room was alone liilcil. A chaffog dish was found outside of the door, with charcoal in it, re cently burnt, and a quantity of unborntchareoal was discovered und e r hi s bed. ' jury returned a verdict--" Died by ri S l' o ' freli7ttillt r 8 0u..11 Tut person who h as te e r o r i r i Newport.c a p r. IlAbirSuxnE GHosT.----The been exhibiting himself with a mask, &e., at Southampton and Lymington, has reached the ance (ilmobt nightly on the Isle of Wight, a g i r i e d a i t s c i ontiasktenrlgniaahtliiiso, H n, tind been the He has caused means of frightening into fits several pers o n s , w h o are in consequence lying dangero us l y ill . 11.. has also been playing off his pranks at other little villages near. He has been shot at by two or three individuals, but is found to be invulnerable, being enveloped, it is said, in steel armour, and a pair of spring boots; the latter of which are so constructed as to allow him, with a little exertion, to vault over a teu.fuot wa11..--(ilampshire Ts. kgroph.) . EXECUTION OF MART CALM This morning the awful sentence of the law was executed on Mary Gain, who was convicted on Friday last, for the wilful murder of Maurice Fitzgerald, Notwithstanding the density of the fog, the space in the front of Newgate was crowded before the usual hour, curiosity being excited, as it appeared in some degree from the sex of the unfortunate alaioractor. This miserable woman appears to have been of extremely depraved habits, and under the influence of the most unite, vernable passions, by which she was almost constantly led iota disturbances and broils among her neighbours, as well as Lt her own domestic circle. It appeared that on the night of the dreadful catastrophe for which her life has been Justly forfeited, she was in one of those paroxysms of rage which was vented with splenetic fury towards her husband, and in the attempt to assuage which the unfortunate Fitzgerald lost his life by the furious woman stabbing him to the beam—. During the short time she had been in confinement the miserable creature instead of evincing compunctuous feel. ings for the dreadful crime she had committed, and thepro. bable awful result to herself in consequence of the sanguinary deed manifested the greatest apathy—nay, she has used ex. preasions which shewed that in her own mind she had enly committed a venial offence. On the morning of trial (Friday last) a short time before she went to the Court she observed, Well Tam going to be tried to-day, but if I am to be hanged, it shall not be for nothing, for I will kill my child," (Alluding to a suck ling at her breast.) In consequence of the ferocious conduct of the woman the persons attending her became alarmed for the safety of the infant and by absolute force only could it be taken from her. When she became more reasonable, the infant was restored to her and she bore it into Court, but WON narrowly watched until the verdict of the Jury sealed her fate when it was separated from her for ever. After the awful sen tence of the law had been palmed upon her, and her fate ap. peered inevitable, the culprit evinced symptoms of alternate despondency and phrenty, and at intervals declared, that If she committed the murder it was when she was incapable of judging of her actions in consequence of her having drank two glasses of ardent spirits a short time before, which statement was entirely at variance with the evidence on her trial...— In consequence of this, and several asseverations of a min', hit nature, enquiries have been made among her most intimate friends and neighbours who umilormly agree that she perpe trated the dreadful act in order to satisfy the inordinate cravings of *revengeful and depraved mind. During the short interval between her sentence and its etecution every attention has been paid her, but beyond the gentlemen connected with the gloomy mansion, her visitors have been confined to the Rev. Alr. Deve, reux, the Catholic Priest, her husband and daughter, and a female acquaintance of her own 'persuasion who appeared ex. tremely anxious to arouse the unhappy woman from that unac countable lethargy which pervaded her mind, and direct her attention to the Redeemer of mankind, but her etlbrts were ap parently almost unavailing. Yesterday Father Devereux viqted her and attempted to ciente her thoughts above the world she was so soon to leave, and pointed out to her the necessity, not only of a sincere but a speedy repentance. On the afierpr.r. of the day her husband and eldest daughter (who was a witness on the trial) were admitted to pay the last visit to their afflicted relative, she joined with them in mere common place converse. tion as though her mind was entirely estranged from every re. tional consideration of futurity. She seemed to shrink from death rather than to be alive to an awful responsibility at &thigh tribunal, therefore she attempted to insinuate that she was encicsfe, but upon investigation it turned out that she had not even the shadow of a pretext to claim an arrest of judgment on that recount. The unhappy woman only slept for one hour during the night, but she did not apply herself to devotional exercises, the prmcipal part of her time being taken up in bewailing the fu, ture condition of her children, end lamenting that diehard not irot a _favourite gown to die tn. At an early hour in the morn. ing, AIL Baker visited the unfortunate woman, and conversed with her upon those topics of religion upon which both Pro. testant and Catholic agree, carefully avoiding controversial subjects. Devereux soon after arrived ,and then took the exclusive charge. of the prisoner, and administered the mdinences pre. scribed by the rites of the Church of Rome, exhorting her to faith and repentance, until the officers summoned the culprit to the room where the yeoman of the halter was waiting to pinion lier arms, &c. The unfortunate woman now appeared to have lost her former confidence, and eddremsed some ahnoAt inarticu. late petitions to the throne of mercy. She wes then led to the scafibld, which she ascended with a firm step,while the exe cutioner was performing his duty, she paid devout attention to the exhortations of her Confessor. At length the Rev. Mr. Cotton read a *host portion of the burial service, and give the signal, when the platform fell, and after a few struggles the sufferings of this misguided woman terminet d. We cannot refrain tram noticing the forlorn silultion of an interesting intent, (13 months old) who is thus deprived of its mother, and owing to the miserable eircurmtences or Its un happy father, be is unable to procure it that assistance which its tender aAc requires. Wu trust that in this age of beneve.. hence the hint will not he thrown out in vain. Yesterday a lady, who styled herself Countess Drummond, professing her self of the Catholic persuasion, applied to the Sheriff to obtain at; interview with the prisoner., but was refused admisson : so urgent was she to see the poor woman, that sh e go t i nto Newgatelatt lost night and desired to be introduced to the Governor and the (Winery._ She applied again this morning, but met with the Mlle rt., fuss], upon which she renionstratesi with some asperity, whtta dr. Wontner ordered his officers to conduct her out of the prison and through the Court. ~ It appears that the unfortunate lady is hthopring Wet Om, ration of mind. The unfortunate woman was 44 years of age, and hss Went 14 children, live of whom survive her ; the eldest is about: 241 years old, and was 4 WilllC33l against her 3 the youngest is an in fant of 13 months old, whom we have already noticed.,-at least it would seem so from her incoherent discourse. The body of the unfortunate malefactor, after having beet; suspended an hour, was conveyed away in a cart, for the par, pest of dissection. A FATAL ACCInENT occurred yesterday, at Lea-bridge, near Upper Clapton. The ice on the river Lea was crowded with skaiters, and several females were amtmgst them, whet' seven Rends.- men venturing too near a barge on the river, the ice gave way, and they were instantly plouged into the -water. Drags, ropes, and boat-hook* were speedily I rocured, and in about ten 'mk t six were rescued from the vt.a.r, but unfortunately the seventh was carried by theca)... tent under the barge, and after a hour's se ar ch the body could not be found. Active meaw were resorted to, in order to restore suspended animation in those who were rescued. When our informant left the place, about six p.m. thesq means had succeeded with all ; and it is remark., able that the sister of one of the sofferers we, close to the bank, and bad been solicited a few minutes before the accident to join the skuitet•s. Site refused, alleging the difficulty of walking on the ke, and danger of falling in the water. lier brother laughingly said, Oh ! we insult all tumble in tottether.—The words were scarcely spoken, when the accideut occurred. We heard the name of the person drowned, is conjectured to he Dickenson, brother to one of the gentlemen why, were saved, and to whom, wiser three.quartirs of an hour's active means, life was slowly restored. They are said to be of a very respectable fatuity at Domerton. Much praise was slues to the barge men, who promptly supplied hooks and ropes, ke. In taking up one of the gentlemen the boat , hook was stack under his chin, and h o Ir,rt a great quantity of blood, but be was , stored t* life, after being about ten minutes under I - . A lion, which w i brought. by Captain,Cti,kr, MAN from the vaat coast of Africa, for Nohlo Lord at the !wad of tie Admiralty Hoard, 143 been landed from the A►irrctnrs, forivartlo4l up. L *lon.--(llanapshire l'atgraph.) . 3